by Kelli Donley | Nov 21, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
I went more than a month without sewing and in the last four days have completed half a dozen projects. It is apparently feast or famine in my sewing world and this week I am dining at the creative buffet. I have to keep reminding myself to go to stop and go to bed;...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 20, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal
I love handmade tags for gifts. I think they often work much better than a card and use considerably less resources. I usually stamp sticky tags for the holidays but this year I thought I’d go with a parcel tag instead. I used this tag as my example —...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 19, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
I have been pretty diligent about not purchasing more art supplies for the last 6 months. I’ve created knitting projects from scrap, made journals with left over pieces of paper, and sewn myself silly with my stashed supply. However, the holidays bring a new...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
Mexican acorn squash, inhaled. Directions: Slice squash in half, sprinkle with olive oil, stuff with garlic (after removing seeds), roast at 350 for 30 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and onions to baking sheet. Bake for 10 more minutes. Remove, add black beans, a dash of...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk
There has been a considerable lack of crafty blogging happening around here lately; with travel, the garden and my appetite for baking, I’ve granted my sewing machine and knitting needles on sabbatical. However, with the holidays right around the corner, I have...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 16, 2008 | Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
I’m gardening. After taking those classes at the Phoenix Farmer’s Market with the Phoenix Permaculture group, prepping my tiny patio and using my planting calendar to pick seeds that will work this time of year — I’m gardening. Coffee grounds...